I think it's great that everyone is getting together to do this, I'd like to come but busy with house renovations for a baby on the way I've done 3 of the COE habitat days in the last 4 years (including Butla this past January) and it's always a good time. I think if you fish the COE lakes regularly you should think seriously about participating in at least one of the habitat days, you'll meet some nice people and probably learn a little bit about the lake too. Oh yeah, and you'll probably get a sore back and maybe a stuck 4 wheeler to boot, but you will have the satisfaction of knowing you did something to help your lake. I didn't build every stake bed I ever pulled a crappie out of, but I fish em all with a clear conscience because I know I've built hundreds in my lifetime that others have gotten to enjoy

Also, I think it should be MANDATORY for anyone that guides on the COE lakes to participate in the habitat day for each lake they guide on each year....now talk amongst yourselves